A split G4? Russia backs India, Brazil for UNSC seats but shuts door on Germany, Japan
- On Saturday at the United Nations General Assembly, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov backed India's candidacy for a permanent Security Council seat while opposing additional Western representation.
- Sierra Leone President Julius Maada Bio highlighted the institution's anachronistic nature, noting it still reflects the world of 1945, as the G4 alliance continues advocating for structural reform.
- Mauritian Foreign Minister Dhananjay Ramful and Portuguese Prime Minister Luis Montenegro echoed support for India's candidacy, while Africa remains without a permanent seat despite more than 1.6 billion people.
- Reforming the Council requires a two-thirds majority vote in the General Assembly and concurrence from China, France, Russia, the United Kingdom, and the United States, who hold veto powers.
- India continues to anchor its case on its massive population and rapid economic growth, serving as a primary voice for the Global South while urging rapid structural changes.
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Russia backs India's bid for UNSC permanent seat
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov has publicly supported India's bid for a permanent seat on the United Nations Security Council. He stated that any reform of the UNSC should not grant additional seats to Western countries like Germany and Japan, citing their "militarism and revanchism." Instead, Russia advocates for increased representation from Asia, Africa, and Latin America, specifically backing India and Brazil, while also emphasizing …
Russia Backs India For Permanent UNSC Seat, Rejects More Western Representation
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov has supported India for the candidature for a permanent seat on United Nations Security Council (UNSC). He says it will be a greater representation of Asia, Africa and Latin America in the powerful UN body. {image-russiasupportsindiaforunseat1-39681790479867.jpg
Russia backs India's permanent UNSC bid at UNGA, says 'no more seats for West'
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov backed India's candidacy for a permanent seat on the UN Security Council, while strongly cautioning against expanding Western representation.
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